It wasn’t ever preached from the mega-church pulpit. It wasn’t something my parents sat down and taught me. It was never scrawled on the private school chalkboard. It was more of an eth…
A MAN who dropped out of school and was homeless at 15 is now a multi-millionaire. Simon Squibb, 49, was a teen sleeping in a stairwell when he started his first business – a gardening firm. …
Writer Norah Vincent went undercover as a gender spy. She dressed as a man, glued bits of stubble to her jaw, joined an all-male bowling league, went to strip clubs, a monastery and even went on dates. Vincent talks about the book that resulted: Self-Made Man.
They were no longer married. But unforgettable Jager Jeffries had returned to claim Paige all the same this time as his mistress! Jager had been a boy from the wrong side of the tracks when he'd made teenage heiress Paige his bride. Now, the self–made millionaire was unquestionably his own man. But did he want Paige only as a trophy to show how far he'd come? Or was it possible he had a secret agenda...?
The books that have made the writer who he is.
Cato wasn’t self-made in the familiar sense, but he was self-made in a deeper sense: he made it his life’s work to live deliberately.
Bargaining tactics: These science-backed negotiating strategies will help you get what you want.
In 1990, Susan Orlean published a book called Saturday Night, in which she set out to document how Americans spend their weekly reprieve from work. “Sa ...
Boss's invitation to the ball… This year, horticulturist Cecilia Tomson is hosting Sydney's most glamorous masked ball. Usually unflappable, she's struggling to concentrate–her boss, Linc MacKay, who rejected her years ago, has picked the worst moment to visit. And he's as gorgeous as ever! Self–made millionaire Linc thinks he has it all. Orphaned as a child, he never felt love–then or now. Until one breathtaking kiss with Cecilia has him questioning his priorities. The ball could be the perfect chance to prove he is the man of her dreams…and that this time he's here to stay!
Frederick Douglass was a self-made man and advocate for equal education in Washington. He served on the Board of Trustees for Howard University for 25 years, giving speeches and raising money to help the students. Read about his impact and legacy.
In 1990, Susan Orlean published a book called Saturday Night, in which she set out to document how Americans spend their weekly reprieve from work. “Sa ...
Explore Milton Sonn's 21651 photos on Flickr!
Thomas C. Corley spent five years studying millionaires and gathered his insights in multiple books, including "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life." Corley found that people who became wealthy practice many of the same daily habits, such as reading consistently, exercising, sleeping at least seven hours a night, and carving out time to think or brainstorm. Millionaires also make important choices about who they spend their time with, what goals they pursue, and who they turn to for advice.
"You size people up and write them off, walk away, or refuse to listen. We all do it. But if the sin of others doesn’t break your heart, it’s probably because
Thomas C. Corley spent five years studying millionaires and gathered his insights in multiple books, including "Change Your Habits, Change Your Life." Corley found that people who became wealthy practice many of the same daily habits, such as reading consistently, exercising, sleeping at least seven hours a night, and carving out time to think or brainstorm. Millionaires also make important choices about who they spend their time with, what goals they pursue, and who they turn to for advice.
Giles Duley tells Kate Kellaway about the landmine that made him a triple amputee and why he'd rather go back to Kabul than do another shoot with Mariah Carey
His wealth? Infinite. Claiming his baby? Priceless! He may be the richest man on earth, but self-made Joao Oliviera's latest deal is personal. To ensure victory, he needs his right-hand woman, Saffron Everhart. But the undeniable tension between them is higher than ever since they finally surrendered to a one-off, emotionally charged night together. And it's about to skyrocket again, because Joao's just found out that Saffron is pregnant!
One of the key differences between men and women is that women seem to be much more aware of what they want in a relationship and are not afraid to express it, unlike men, for a variety of reasons. That's why we made for you a compilation of what men like but will never say.
W. Randall Jones, founder of Worth magazine, in his book entitled "The Richest Man in Town: The Twelve Commandments of Wealth"distills the characteristics of successful men and women. He explores the age-old question of what makes these successful people, all self-made, different from you and me. Being rich and living a prosperous life seem to be a universal desire, but why is it that not everyone can achieve great success and everything it brings? How can you become the richest man in town?
Toby Morris, an Auckland based illustrator, has created a comic strip which can teach us an important lesson: that not everyone has the same opportunities in life. This is a short story about two people born into completely different families, whose members play contrasting roles in their children’s lives. We think it’s well worth reading.
Born in 1814, Mary Ellen Pleasant became one of America's first black female self-made millionaires by using the fact that she was often overlooked by wealthy elites to her advantage. Here's her story.
"There is a cause and effect associated with habits. Habits are the cause of wealth, poverty, happiness, sadness ..."
Well done to everyone who had a go at this experiment! (I’ve posted some tips for you at the end of this article.)Here are the results:The man in the picture is Sir Alan Sugar, a self-made British business mogul, who has an estimated fortune of £770m ($1.14 billion US). His former company Amstrad manufactured and sold home computers and hi-fi systems. He stood down as chairman and sold his interests in the company in 2007.
Self Made is Netflix's newest miniseries that delivers a much-needed lesson in hair and history, told through the story of Madam C.J. Walker.
When you're on your path to entrepreneurial success, some of the best steps you can take is to study those that walked the path before you. That includes the successes of self made millionaires and bi
You should watch this video a trans man made for his pre-transition self.
I was in a relationship with a misogynist, and he made me hate myself — and other women. Here's how I became a feminist and rebuilt my self-esteem.
Sorry, well-meaning Actually Man, but I don't need your input. These dudes' self-assuredness is hilarious to me. They show up guns blazing to a battle I've already been in for my entire life. It turns out that these men telling me to "man up" are just so incredibly fragile and sad.
In Netflix’s “Daredevil” series, a 2015 adaptation of a 1960s Marvel comic, flashbacks reveal that an accident blinding a boy also enhances his othe...
Net worth: $330 millionBirth country: JapanBusiness: Sucampo Pharmaceuticals
Some later night woolgathering again on Whitman. The last for a while. :)
Peter Drucker (Photo credit: Jeff McNeill) During their monthly consulting sessions in the early 1970s, Peter Drucker and Mort Mandel, the then-CEO of electronics and auto-parts distributor Premier Industrial Corp., chewed over all sorts of topics—basic business strategy, the company’s approach to acquisitions, how to set priorities. But Drucker’s most valuable [...]
